Easy One-Pan Tofu and Veggie Dinner for Busy Nights

Tofu Veggies

Want to eat more veggies without spending a lot of time? This one‑pan dinner helps you hit your daily vitamin A and calcium goals with every bite.

Roast tofu, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and kale together. Then drizzle a quick tahini‑lemon sauce for a bright, tangy finish.

Active time: 20 minutes  Total time: 1 hour

Sheet‑Pan Tofu and Veggies in Sesame Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz) block extra‑firm tofu, pressed and dried
  • 2 cups sweet potatoes, cut into ½‑inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups kale, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut the tofu into ½‑inch cubes. Spread the tofu on a sheet pan. Add the sweet potatoes and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Toss gently.
  3. On a second sheet pan, place the cauliflower and kale. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and toss.
  4. Roast both pans for 10 minutes. Remove the veg pan, stir the tofu and potatoes, then return everything to the oven for another 20 minutes, or until golden and tender.
  5. While the veggies roast, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, tamari, water, and minced garlic.
  6. When the roast is done, pour the sauce over the hot vegetables and toss to coat.
  7. Serve right away, or let it cool and store in an airtight container for up to four days. Yields about 7 cups.

Serves: 4  Serving size: 1 ¾ cup

Nutrition per serving: 305 calories, 18 g total fat, 22 g carbs, 6 g fiber, 15 g protein. Provides 35 % of daily Vitamin A, 84 % Vitamin C, and 14 % calcium.